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U.S. Senator from Illinois

Born

November 21, 1944

Age 81

Phone

(202) 224-2152

Office

711 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20515

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Richard J. Durbin

Richard Joseph Durbin is an American politician and attorney serving as the senior United States senator from the state of Illinois, a seat he has held since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, Durbin is in his fifth Senate term and has served since 2005 as the Senate Democratic Whip and since 2025 as the Senate minority whip. He is the longest-serving Democratic whip since the position was established in 1913. Durbin chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee from 2021 to 2025, and led the Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court nomination hearings.

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Richard J. Durbin

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govJun 11(source)

Sen. DURBIN: There’s little to guarantee the next buyer won’t abuse your consumer protection policy, right? Interim 23andMe CEO: *canned statement* Durbin: Three buyers removed, your best intentions don’t mean much. Do they? CEO: I can’t testify to future intentions.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 11(source)

23andMe went bankrupt this year… but with a valuable asset: 15 million people’s genetic information. There’s no federal law protecting our most sensitive information from sale to the highest bidder. We’re hearing from the interim CEO right now.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 10(source)

Always great to host members of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce to discuss critical local priorities, including the Springfield Rail Improvements Project.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 10(source)

I spoke with BJC Health System & UnityPoint Health—hospitals that serve Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri—to discuss the harms that Republicans’ budget bill will have on Medicaid. Red state or blue state, 16M Americans will lose health coverage and hospitals will suffer if Republicans have their way.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 10(source)

Far too many children are experiencing homelessness. Today, I introduced legislation with Senator Collins to fund, create, and modernize critical federal programs that help address youth housing insecurity and provide a safe, comfortable home when they need it the most.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 10(source)

Attorney General Bondi and FBI Director Patel are delinquent in initiating this investigation. It’s a disservice to federal judges who put themselves at risk to uphold our Constitution.

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Federal judges are receiving anonymous deliveries as an intimidation tactic. It’s an ongoing threat... and increasing. Some deliveries are even using the name of a judge’s son who was murdered by a former litigant posing as a deliveryman. AG Bondi and FBI Director Patel must investigate.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 10(source)

President Trump and his allies are escalating their rhetoric against sitting judges—and threats to judges are increasing as a result. His Administration is delinquent in initiating investigations into the matter. Federal judges must be protected.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 10(source)

FDA has the legal duty to protect children from Big Tobacco's predatory tactics. I sat down with Commissioner Makary to make clear that FDA must stop giving a free pass to e-cigarettes that are violating the law and addicting children.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 10(source)

My colleagues and I—on a bipartisan basis—worked to ensure NIH had the funding necessary to save lives. The Trump Administration completely wiped out that funding and the hope it gave to families. It is utterly disappointing.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 10(source)

My simple question to the NIH Director today: How are you able to reconcile slashing medical research funding with the reality of what it means to alleviate suffering, and, more importantly, to give people hope?

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 10(source)

Vaccines protect Americans from preventable illness and death. They are thoroughly studied. RFK Jr.’s political decision to arbitrarily remove vaccine experts further erodes Americans’ trust in science and puts countless lives at risk. How does this Make America Healthy Again?

RFK Jr. purges every vaccine adviser on CDC panel, will pick replacements

Kennedy said the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a group of experts who recommend vaccines, has been "plagued with persistent conflicts of interest."

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 10(source)

I had the pleasure of greeting students from Quincy Junior High School and answering their questions about civics and government. Always a treat to meet Illinois’ future leaders!

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 8(source)

Pride Month is a time to celebrate and remember all the activists sand trailblazers who have fought for LGBTQ+ rights and the progress we have made. But the fight is far from over. I'm proud to reaffirm my commitment to protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 6(source)

On June 6, 1944, American troops stormed the beaches of Normandy to free the world from Nazi oppression. We continue to honor those heroes who fought to liberate Europe. Now, more than ever, we must recommit to safeguarding democracy and our transatlantic alliances.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 6(source)

Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. We #WearOrange to honor the lives lost to gun violence, including Hadiya Pendleton who was senselessly shot and killed at 15 years old. I’ll continue to fight for common sense gun laws to protect our communities.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 6(source)

The death of Chicago police officer, Krystal Rivera, is heartbreaking. This is another tragic reminder of the toll gun violence has on our communities. My prayers are with her family and colleagues.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 5(source)

Donald Trump doesn’t like to lose. He’s been losing one court case after another. Republicans snuck a provision in their 1,000 page Big Ugly Bill to try to make sure he can’t lose in court. We’re going to challenge it.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 5(source)

Our fight for common sense gun safety reform continues. My Stop Arming Cartels Act would cut off gun trafficking at its source and strengthen American gun laws, and today’s ruling is further reason to pass it into law.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 5(source)

This ruling does not address that crisis. While it’s a temporary win for gun manufacturers, the Supreme Court’s decision is narrow and specific to the claims in this case.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govJun 5(source)

Lawless gun manufacturers, international criminals, and drug cartels are weaponizing our lax gun laws in America to facilitate violence, traffic drugs, and wreak havoc across the globe.

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